the Arctic is clearly recognized within the Department of Defense, within the Joint Force, as having a critical geostrategic importance
We were able to put in place what I consider some common-sense mineral permitting reforms in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
I think this puts us at a good place to actually, hopefully, get something done.
We need to urge them along on that report then.
Today is kind of a significant day. We're all looking at the southern border with regards to Title 42 and all the implication there.
I think it is interesting that the Federal Government has kind of co-opted our term 'Chief,' and then the tribes have co-opted back the term...
Hydropower is about 20 percent of our state's electricity, on average, every year.
I particularly enjoy sitting here in an energy committee room with the FERC Commissioners in front of us and having it be relatively calm.
I think we would agree that that is not right, that is not reasonable.
I think that this is an area where we can and we should be leading.
I really appreciate you recognizing that Alaska is not going to be at a disadvantage when it comes to Federal funding.
